(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A and R are false
Assertion: Benzaldehyde is less reactive than ethanal towards nucleophilic attack.
Assertion: Benzaldehyde is less reactive than ethanal towards nucleophilic attack.
Reason: The +R effect of phenyl group decreases the electron density on the carbon atom of >C = O group in benzaldehyde.
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